Big thrills on boardwalk

THE 2013 CELTIC FESTIVAL got off to a rousing start Thursday evening on the popular Richard Haynes Boardwalk at Hastings in Christ Church.
The festival continues until Wednesday and from the look of things, patrons are in for a treat again this year.
At the opening, themed Pipers On The Boardwalk, the large crowd was thrilled by tunes from the pipes of quartet Seudan and entertained by stilt-walking piper Big Rory and his dog Ochie.
Hailing from Scotland, Big Rory and Ochie are surreal street theatre characters, who evoke giggles and squeals from members of their audience by suddenly jumping out at them. They were a big hit, especially with the children. (RL)
Here, Ochie getting close to the crowd.